Oscar nominations won’t be announced until January 24, but Michelle Yeoh has been favored to score a Best Actress nomination since “Everything Everywhere All At Once” made its world premiere at SXSW in March. The story of a struggling laundromat owner with the fate of the multiverse on her shoulders just won Best Feature Film at the Gotham Awards. Adding to awards momentum, Yeoh has just been named recipient of Palm Springs International Film Festival’s (PSIFF) International Star Award, Actress. Deadline confirmed the news.
“Crazy Rich Asians” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” are among Yeoh’s best known credits.
Previous International Star, Actress awardees include Nicole Kidman, Helen Mirren, and Charlize Theron.
Yeoh will receive the honor at a kickoff ceremony for the fest, set to be held January 5. “Tár” star Cate Blanchett and “Women Talking” writer-director Sarah Polley are also among this year’s honorees. The former will receive the Desert Palm Achievement, Actress and the latter Director of the Year.
PSIFF 2023 runs from January 5-16.
